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$85+ Cheap flights from Virginia to Des Moines (DSM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — DSM
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Virginia to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:58 pmIAD - DSM
1 stop23h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/43:44 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop28h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:49 amCHO - DSM
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/68:00 amDSM - CHO
1 stop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/293:51 pmIAD - DSM
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/43:44 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop28h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:37 amRDU - DSM
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:26 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:01 amRDU - DSM
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/71:16 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:10 pmDCA - DSM
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Wed 12/314:15 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$373
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2510:30 amDCA - DSM
Nonstop2h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/226:00 amDSM - DCA
Nonstop2h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$377
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:35 amIAD - DSM
1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/224:25 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$397
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2510:30 amDCA - DSM
Nonstop2h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/311:25 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$428
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/182:58 pmRIC - DSM
1 stop8h 28mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/58:00 amDSM - RIC
2 stops56h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$433
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/293:51 pmIAD - DSM
2 stops32h 10mAllegiant Air
Sun 1/42:56 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop16h 25mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/18$436
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:31 amRDU - DSM
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/78:00 amDSM - RDU
2 stops9h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$444

Find flight deals from Virginia to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$235
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$85
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$552
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Virginia to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to Des Moines that are best for you.

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RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 1/7

6:24 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop29h 22m

Des Moines

Sat 1/10

5:58 pm-11:55 am

1 stop16h 57m

$242

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/15

3:08 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 1/19

8:18 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops26h 33m

$257

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/9

3:20 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Des Moines

Sun 1/11

2:58 pm-11:55 am

2 stops19h 57m

$261

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/15

9:22 am-10:46 pm

2 stops14h 24m

Des Moines

Thu 1/22

2:58 pm-2:13 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$267

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/14

10:00 am-2:33 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

3:35 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$271

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/14

3:15 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops6h 55m

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

6:10 am-11:05 am

1 stop3h 55m

$276

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-2:22 pm

1 stop9h 22m

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

1:35 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$290

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/12

5:18 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

3:04 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$292

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/6

10:00 am-2:33 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Des Moines

Thu 1/8

3:35 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$292

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/14

10:43 am-12:46 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

4:25 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$301

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Best time to book a flight from Virginia to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Virginia to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Virginia to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Des Moines (average of $171). Flying from Virginia to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $310). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from VA to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Virginia to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Virginia to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Virginia to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Virginia?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines (DSM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Des Moines from Virginia.

  • How long is the flight from Virginia to Des Moines?

    Departing from Virginia to Des Moines will take you 3h 03m. Airlines will cover a distance of 895 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Virginia to Des Moines one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Allegiant Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $117. Delta flights start at $118 while deals on American Airlines start at $183 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Virginia to Des Moines?

    The most popular flight routes from Virginia to Des Moines are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Des Moines, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Des Moines and Raleigh-Durham - Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Virginia to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Virginia to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Virginia to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Virginia to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Virginia to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Virginia to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Virginia to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Des Moines (average of $171). Flying from Virginia to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $310). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Virginia to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Virginia to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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